River Edge, NJ Cost of Living


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River Edge cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
River Edge, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.0% higher than the U.S. average and 17.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

River Edge, NJ

Housing costs in River Edge?
A typical home costs $638,600, which is 88.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.8% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in River Edge costs $2,120 per month, which is 48.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.3% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford River Edge?
To live comfortably in River Edge, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $122,400 for a family, and $73,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about River Edge?
The cost of living in River Edge, NJ is relatively high compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the overall cost index for River Edge is 92.3, which is 16% higher than the national average. Rent prices are particularly expensive in River Edge with an average one bedroom apartment costing approximately $1,800 per month and a three bedroom apartment about $2,600 per month. Groceries, transportation costs and entertainment expenses are also above average. However, if you are looking for a safe and secure neighborhood close to New York City then River Edge can be a great option for you.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRiver EdgeNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  107.2105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  188.5136.4100.0
  $638,600$432,100$338,100
  113.8%109.2%100.0%
  147.2127.7100.0
  140.9112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 18 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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